Matthew 17:1-13 ▼

1 After six days Jesus (YHWH saves) took with Him Peter (rock), James (supplanter / follower), and John (YHWH is gracious) the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves.

2 There He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light.

3 Suddenly Moses (drawn out) and Elijah (my God is YHWH) appeared before them, talking with Jesus.

4 Peter (rock) said to Jesus (YHWH saves), “Lord {Kyrie}, it is good for us to be here. If You wish, I will put up three shelters (three tabernacles) one for You, one for Moses (drawn out), and one for Elijah (my God is YHWH).

5 While Peter was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved {agapētos} Son, in whom I am well pleased <2Pe 1:17>. Listen to Him!

6 When the disciples (pupils) heard this, they fell facedown in terror.

7 Then Jesus (YHWH saves) came over and touched them. “Get up, He said. “Do not be afraid.

8 And when they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus (YHWH saves).

9 As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus (YHWH saves) commanded them, “Do not tell anyone about this vision until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.

10 The disciples (pupils) asked Him, “Why then do the scribes say that Elijah (my God is YHWH) must come first?

11 Jesus replied, “Elijah (my God is YHWH) does indeed come, and he will restore all things.

12 But I tell you⁺ that Elijah (my God is YHWH) has already come, and they did not recognize him, but have done to him whatever they wished. In the same way, the Son of Man will suffer at their hands.

13 Then the disciples (pupils) understood that He was speaking to them about John (YHWH is gracious) the Baptist.